Prednisolone ophthalmic Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on June 24, 2020.
For the Consumer
Applies to prednisolone ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution, ophthalmic suspension
Side effects requiring immediate medical attention
Along with its needed effects, prednisolone ophthalmic may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking prednisolone ophthalmic:
Incidence not known
- Blindness
- blurred vision
- burning, dry, itching eyes
- change in vision
- decreased vision
- difficulty in focusing
- drooping of the upper eyelids
- eye discharge, excessive tearing
- feeling of having something in the eye
- redness, irritation, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
- sensitivity of the eye to light
- slow wound healing
Side effects not requiring immediate medical attention
Some side effects of prednisolone ophthalmic may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Incidence not known
- Change in taste
- headache
- loss of taste
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to prednisolone ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution, ophthalmic suspension
General
While the exact frequency of the reported side effects is unknown, the manufacturer reports the following in decreasing order of frequency: elevation of intraocular pressure with possible development of glaucoma and infrequent optic nerve damage, posterior subcapsular cataract formation, and delayed wound healing.[Ref]
Ocular
Rare (less than 0.1%): Filtering bleb
Frequency not reported: Intraocular pressure increased, glaucoma, optic nerve damage, posterior subcapsular cataract formation, acute anterior uveitis, perforation of globe, keratitis, conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer, mydriasis, conjunctival hyperemia, ptosis, loss of accommodation, secondary ocular infection developed, visual acuity defect, field defect, transient ocular discomfort, ocular hypertension, scleral/corneal perforation, foreign body sensation, burning, stinging, irritation, vision blurred/impaired, corneal calcification[Ref]
Dermatologic
Frequency not reported: Urticaria, pruritus, rash[Ref]
Immunologic
Frequency not reported: Allergic reaction, anaphylaxis[Ref]
Other
Frequency not reported: Wound healing delayed[Ref]
Nervous system
Frequency not reported: Headache[Ref]
Endocrine
Frequency not reported: Systemic hypercorticoidism[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Frequency not reported: Dysgeusia[Ref]
References
1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
2. "Product Information. Pred Mild (prednisoLONE ophthalmic (prednisolone ophthalmic))." Allergan Inc, Irvine, CA.
3. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
4. "Product Information. PrednisoLONE Sodium Phosphate Ophthalmic (prednisoLONE ophthalmic (prednisolone ophthalmic))." Bausch and Lomb, Rochester, NY.
5. "Product Information. Omnipred (prednisoLONE ophthalmic (prednisolone ophthalmic))." Alcon Laboratories Inc, Fort Worth, TX.
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